Dragons, Bedtime Stories, X-Wings, Star Wars, Hungry Caterpillars a Giant Wiggle and more – all at The Atkinson this half term.
Parents need not worry about what to do this holiday as The Atkinson has it all in hand.
May The Toys Be With You is a must see for fans of Star Wars or cinema history! It is a unique opportunity to see rare Star Wars toys and collectables from 1977 – 1985. The Atkinson is the only venue in the North to receive the exhibition and with it finishing on 5 March – time is running out! Entrance is £3 adults, £2 children, £8 family
From Friday 17 – Sunday 19 February you can have your photo taken in the X-Wing in the foyer – for just a £1 donation. Well known Star Wars characters will be on hand to help you with Darth Vader himself making an appearance on Sunday!
Don’t Dribble on the Dragon is another great show from The Peoples Theatre Company. Tom is a toddler with a cool older brother, a secret dragon… and a dribbling problem that just won’t stop! When Tom’s endless drooling threatens to tear the brothers’ friendship apart can their dragon’s amazing magic help them put it back together again or will it only end up making things worse?
Based on the book by Steven Lee and with magic designed by the legendary Paul Daniels himself! This is a spectacular musical adventure about growing up and the importance of family is the perfect feel good show for big hearted adults and loving little ones alike.
Don’t Dribble on the Dragon on Monday 13 February, 2.30pm – tickets £8 (£6 children / £24 family). Steven will be signing copies of his books after the show!
Come and explore the fun, frustration and fantasy in the magical time between awake and asleep. Real world play will blur with the magic of dreams as we all try to settle down and finally get ready to say goodnight, and go to sleep… unless that is, we can have 5 more minutes!?
5 More Minutes from Travelled Companions takes place on Friday 17 February, 11.30am & 2.30pm. Tickets – £8 / £6 child / £24 family. Ages 6 and under.
Don’t forget to bring along your own bedtime snuggly and enjoy family time together!
Running before and in between performances of Five More Minutes are Unity Theatre’s Splatterdays . These popular family art workshops are on tour while the Unity undergoes its development. Just drop in from 10am to 2.30pm in the foyer and have fun making craft and creating stuff to take home or use in our own display!
All age appropriate materials provided plus stickers and colouring pages to take away. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
A timeless classic comes to life on the stage on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 February. The Very Hungry Caterpillar features 75 lovable puppets this is an adaptation of four of Eric Carle’s stories: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Tickets- £9 / £7 child / £28 family. Ages 6 months +
Feed your own hungry caterpillars in our Bakery during half term with lots of treats for all the family!
Come and take part in the great Giant Wiggle on Friday 17 February at 1pm. In aid of Action for Children, Linaker Children’s Centre invite you for a fun day out including a Bug Boogie, Caterpillar Conga, Ladybird Leap and Butterfly Bop! All ages
Bug Boogie will begin at 1pm followed by a Caterpillar Conga down the Cambridge Arcade to Chapel Street where everyone will gather for the Ladybird Leap! The Caterpillar Conga will then continue down London Street and return to Lord Street where everyone will join in with the Butterfly Bop.
Once you’re all conga’d out, there will be lots of caterpillar arts and crafts, songs and stories for the whole family to enjoy together inside of The Atkinson. Fancy dress is welcomed, cute caterpillars and beautiful butterflies are expected!
The Atkinson’s regular holiday activities are taking place once more:
Arty Aprons are available throughout half term- every day, 11am – 4pm (subject to availability). Pick up an apron to explore the exhibitions using ‘tools’ such as binoculars, tap measurements and sound pieces. Ages 3+
You can Make It! on Monday 13 February, 11am – 3pm in The Art Box. Just drop in and join in with a creative activity inspired by the galleries. All Ages
We have a special Space Adventure Rhyme Time on Tuesday 14 & Wednesday 15 February, 10.30am – 11.30m in the Children’s Library. Preschool children and then on Thursday 16 February we have a Hungry Caterpillar Rhymetime 2pm-3pm!
To book your tickets please go online at theatkinson.co.uk or call our Box Office team on 01704 533333. *
*Please be advised that there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% fee for credit cards at the Box Office.
-ENDS-
Posted on 10 February 2017 under General news
